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77 organizations are demanding protection for children from the consequences of climate change and their participation in climate policy. They point to increased health risks for children and call for compliance with existing laws and financial resources for climate adaptation measures at the municipal level.
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Since 2022, 6,839 mobile phones have been confiscated in North Rhine-Westphalian prisons, with 1,011 devices seized this year alone. A significant number were found in open correctional facilities, such as Bielefeld-Senne prison, with 1,141 devices since 2022.
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Reinsurers meeting in Monaco are warning of increasing weather-related natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Despite these risks, falling premiums are expected, as primary insurers performed better in previous years.
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AI data center water consumption could reach 644 billion liters by 2030, but targeted measures may limit this. Companies like Nvidia are using closed-loop cooling, which can reduce water use to near zero but may require more electricity.
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Heatwaves and fires are worsening air pollution, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization. Fine dust from wildfires is more problematic than from other sources and can increase health risks. Rising temperatures also promote the formation of ground-level ozone, which damages respiratory systems and ecosystems.
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A study predicts a 39% increase in forest fires in Europe with 1.8°C warming, and a 192% increase with 3.6°C warming. Considering socioeconomic factors can limit this rise, while local measures and adapted vegetation are crucial for mitigation.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that forest and bush fires increase exposure to toxic fine dust and ground-level ozone, causing health damage even far from the fire sites. The number of fires with heavy smoke has tripled globally since the 1990s.
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Water temperatures in the North and Baltic Seas this summer were 15.6 and 17.2 degrees Celsius respectively, significantly above the long-term average. This can lead to drastic habitat changes, the spread of non-native species, and increased sea levels.
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China is providing 46.1 billion Euros to state banks and insurers to strengthen their balance sheets. The funds aim to improve lending capacity and the ability to support the economy.
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The DAX began weakly, weighed down by concerns over the outcome of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt and rising oil prices. German production fell in July, while the ECB anticipates an interest rate hike.
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